Energy Industry and Public Utilities Related Training Services

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Background The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) was established in 1911 and is responsible for regulating services and utilities, protecting consumers, safeguarding the environment, and ensuring access to safe and reliable utility infrastructure and services. The CPUC employs a diverse workforce including economists, engineers, administrative law judges, accountants, lawyers, and safety specialists. This solicitation seeks bids from qualified training providers to deliver specialized energy industry and public utilities-related training services to CPUC staff. Work Details The contractor will provide specialized training services for CPUC employees covering various topics related to the energy industry and public utilities. Training formats include e-learning, in-person sessions, synchronous and asynchronous classes. Specific training topics include: - Basics for Rate Determination - Artificial Intelligence for Utilities - Basics of Depreciation - Calculation of Return on Equity for Utilities - Combined Cycle Power Plants - Competitive Wholesale Electricity Markets - Distributed Energy Resources - Economics of Renewable Energy - Electric Substation Fundamentals - Electric Transmission Ratemaking - Electric Utilities and Distribution Fundamentals - Electrification of Transportation - Energy Storage Fundamentals - Battery Storage Fundamentals - Fundamentals of Electric and Natural Gas Regulation - Overhead Distribution Systems - Utility Law - GAAP Accounting for Utilities - Construction Financing Costs from Ratepayers - Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) - Interconnection Processes for Renewables and Energy Storage - Introduction to Natural Gas - Utility Rate Cases - Managing Aging Transmission Infrastructure - Modifications to Rate of Return Regulation - On Shore Pipelines Engineering Requirements - Overhead Electrical Distribution Systems Management - Ratemaking for Data Centers and Large Power Loads - Reliability, Resource Adequacy and Capacity Markets - Subsurface Utilities Mapping, Detection, Design and Analysis - Underground Electrical Distribution Fundamentals - Utility Pole Safety Practices - Utility Wildfire Mitigation Strategies. Deliverables include qualified instructors, course descriptions, agendas, training materials at no additional cost, and training records submitted electronically within two weeks after completion. Period of Performance The period of performance is three years from the contract start date. Place of Performance Training may be conducted virtually or in-person at agreed upon CPUC office locations or at the contractor's site. Bidder Requirements Bidders must comply with specific qualifications outlined in Section 2 of the solicitation. They must provide proof of insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and professional liability insurance as specified. Contractors must be registered with the State of California Secretary of State and maintain applicable licenses throughout the contract term.